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2. Safety precautions
Caution!
Make sure you have fully read and understood the present Manual
before using the equipment. Please pay special attention to sections
marked by this symbol.
2.1.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The protection provided can be ineffective if the operation of the appliance does not
comply with the manufacturer's requirements.
Save the unit from shocks and falling.
After transportation or storage and before connecting it to the electric circuit, keep the
unit under room temperature for 2-3 hrs.
Store and transport the unit at ambient temperatures between -
20°C and +60°C and
maximum relative humidity of 80%.
Before diagnostics, study carefully the possibilities and operation procedures of the
unit in order to obtain reproducible and credible results. Check any unclear issues
with the supplier.
Do not leave the operating unit unattended for an extended period.
Change the bottles or connecting tubes only when the unit is switched off.
In case of doubt about the quality and uniformity of the completed washing program,
disregard the results obtained and repeat the washing procedure.
Accuracy of the obtained testing results depends on the quality of the microplate
rinsing procedure. To assure correctness of the rinsing procedure, regularly exercise
visual control over reproducibility of liquid volume dosing.
Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended
by the manufacturer, check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not
damage the equipment.
Do not make modifications to the design of the unit.
2.2.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Connect only to an external power supply unit with voltage corresponding to that on
the serial number label. Use only the external power supply unit provided with this
product.
Do not plug the power supply unit into an ungrounded power socket, and do not use
an ungrounded extension lead.
Ensure that the switch and external power supply connector are easily accessible
during use.
Disconnect the unit from the mains before moving.
If liquid penetrates into the unit, disconnect it from the mains and do not use it until it
is checked by a repair and maintenance technician.
Do not operate the unit in premises where condensation can form. Operating
conditions of the unit are defined in section
8.
Specifications
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